Matina Stevis-Gridneff

Matina Stevis-Gridneff

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Journalist; EU economy, policy, and markets

Oil, Rare Earths, and Microchips: Modern Power Weapons
SocialMar 22, 2026

Oil, Rare Earths, and Microchips: Modern Power Weapons

The New Weapons of Global Power Are Oil, Rare Earths and Microchips This is a classic WSJ story, very well executed concept, good insights. Good read. https://t.co/OLjtrroo6Y

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Loonie Gains as Middle East Turmoil Boosts Petrocurrency Appeal
SocialMar 5, 2026

Loonie Gains as Middle East Turmoil Boosts Petrocurrency Appeal

loonie strengthens amid middle east chaos. upside of being a quasi petrocurrency i guess https://t.co/kfnMOPwxal

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Trump Risks Presidency in Escalating Iran Conflict
SocialMar 3, 2026

Trump Risks Presidency in Escalating Iran Conflict

Trump Gambles His Presidency in His War With Iran clear and incisive analysis here by @tylerpager https://t.co/1Xtyjsqd4S via @NYTimes

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Record Exodus: Americans Depart US in Unprecedented Numbers
SocialMar 2, 2026

Record Exodus: Americans Depart US in Unprecedented Numbers

Americans Are Leaving the US in Record Numbers Is America becoming a land of emigrants? @JoeWSJ & @drewhinshaw WSJ story looks into this new era. Cameo by Toronto's East End & the unique Riverdale Park view of the city I get to...

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Canadian Universities Face New Business Model Without Indian Students
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Canadian Universities Face New Business Model Without Indian Students

The quiet part here is that Canadian universities will get a business development opportunity without Indian students coming to Canada and seeking to work & stay, as they had under Trudeau policies which saw their numbers grow exponentially.

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Canada Shifts Toward US-Led Regime Change Policy
SocialFeb 28, 2026

Canada Shifts Toward US-Led Regime Change Policy

It is notable that PM Carney has put Canada behind regime change by US force in Venezuela & in Iran. I believe this is a departure from the traditional position Canada takes on the global stage, but eager to hear...

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Policies Need Time; False Optimism or Doom Is Gaslighting
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Policies Need Time; False Optimism or Doom Is Gaslighting

It is gaslighting to say things are rosy; it is gaslighting to say things are terrible. Some govt policies will take months/years to bear fruit -depending on implementation and follow-through which are far from guaranteed.

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Canada’s Q4 GDP Dips as Inventories Plunge
SocialFeb 27, 2026

Canada’s Q4 GDP Dips as Inventories Plunge

The Canadian economy ended the year on a softer note as a sharp decline in business inventories drove down real gross domestic product by an annualized 0.6% in the fourth quarter. The decline was partially offset by increased household spending,...

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Canada’s FDI Hits 18‑year High at C$96.8B
SocialFeb 26, 2026

Canada’s FDI Hits 18‑year High at C$96.8B

Foreign direct investment into Canada jumped Q4, pushing yearly inflows to the highest level in 18 years. FDI totaled C$25.1 billion Oct-Dec, Statistics Canada reported, bringing the yearly sum to C$96.8 billion, the highest since 2007. https://t.co/yORmpTnnkH

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Canada Enjoys World‑lowest Tariffs Amid Post‑ruling Calm
SocialFeb 25, 2026

Canada Enjoys World‑lowest Tariffs Amid Post‑ruling Calm

I imagine no one in Ottawa is in a great rush given the tariff chaos post Supreme Court ruling and the great deal Canada is getting right now -literally the lowest effective tariff rate in the world (possibly by accident...

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Trump Tariff Drama's Ripple Effect on Canada Explained
SocialFeb 21, 2026

Trump Tariff Drama's Ripple Effect on Canada Explained

On this week's Canada Letter, our @nytimes Saturday morning newsletter, Ian Austen walks you through how the latest Trump tariff drama affects Canada. Also, a roundup of Canada-related stories from across our newsroom. Read, share, sign up! https://t.co/tsuuBxOUtM

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
GDP per Capita Fails to Reflect Real Quality of Life
SocialFeb 21, 2026

GDP per Capita Fails to Reflect Real Quality of Life

GDP/capita is one of the worst metrics to gauge actually important things about people's lives. There, I said it.

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
NYT Reveals Bridge Owner Met Commerce Secretary Before Trump’s Attack
SocialFeb 21, 2026

NYT Reveals Bridge Owner Met Commerce Secretary Before Trump’s Attack

On Feb. 10 we @nytimes broke the story that the owner of Ambassador Bridge, a Detroit trucking heir, had met with US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick hours before President Trump took to social media to blast a new competing bridge...

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Canada Fears SCOTUS Loss Could Trigger Harsher Trump Tariffs
SocialFeb 20, 2026

Canada Fears SCOTUS Loss Could Trigger Harsher Trump Tariffs

Canadian officials had told me they were concerned a SCOTUS loss might enable Trump to impose harsher tariffs on Canada, which currently has the lowest effective tariff rate together w Mexico. Whether they told the Trump Admin this, as the president...

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
NYT’s SCOTUS Tariff Blog Offers Live Global Coverage
SocialFeb 20, 2026

NYT’s SCOTUS Tariff Blog Offers Live Global Coverage

The @nytimes #SCOTUS tariff decision blog is a thing to behold. Reporting and graphics from around the world --including, of course, Canada. Head over there for your live updates: https://t.co/fO09GrdVlu

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Trump Mulls Dropping Canada for Mexico Trade Deal
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Trump Mulls Dropping Canada for Mexico Trade Deal

In our story today about Trump considering ditching Canada and doing trade deal with Mexico alone, we have exclusive reporting about the motivations behind the bridge debacle right at the top of the story. Gift link https://t.co/Al8Cm6RllY

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Trump Mulls US‑Canada‑Mexico Trade Deal Excluding Canada
SocialFeb 19, 2026

Trump Mulls US‑Canada‑Mexico Trade Deal Excluding Canada

Trump Mulls a North American Trade Pact Without Canada Exclusive reporting together with @AnaSwanson & @tylerpager on how we may be on our way to a USM and a USCA - if that. #cdnpoli #usmca https://t.co/Al8Cm6RllY via @NYTimes

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff
Detroit Bridge Owner Lobbies Hours Before Trump Critic
SocialFeb 10, 2026

Detroit Bridge Owner Lobbies Hours Before Trump Critic

SCOOP: Detroit Billionaire Owner of Ambassador Bridge Lobbied Administration, Met With Howard Lutnick Monday, Hours Before Trump Lambasted New Detroit-Michigan Gordie Howe Bridge w/ @tylerpager #cdnpoli https://t.co/A1JpN7GgU0

By Matina Stevis-Gridneff